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Invisible braces sound too good to be true but our technology today is incredible. In the past when people discussed braces, visions of the dreaded metal mouth appeared – just like Ugly Betty on TV. No longer! With Invisalign, adults no longer have to be self-conscious about the fact that “at their age” they are […]

One of the best ways to be sure your child will have healthy teeth and gums into adulthood is to teach them to practice good oral hygiene.   You can start getting your child accustomed to having his or her teeth cleaned in infancy by gently cleaning their gums after they nurse or are given

Orthodontics has become a rite of passage for children in this country. In fact, some kids are terribly disappointed when they discover that they won’t need braces. While braces for kids are commonplace, more and more of their parents are also seeking straighter teeth. In 2008, over 1 million adults were in braces, up 24%

Dental insurance can help a great deal when you’re faced with a bill for extensive dental work. However, it’s important to know just what your policy will cover and what it won’t.   Dental insurance typically classifies various procedures as “mandatory” and “elective.” Mandatory procedures are those that need to be done to maintain your

Severe recurring headaches can be one of the most difficult conditions to diagnose. Unfortunately, they can also be debilitating.   One cause of persistent headaches can be temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD. The temporomandibular joint is the joint where the lower jaw meets the upper jaw. If this joint becomes misaligned, it can cause a

Regular dentist appointments are vital to maintaining optimal dental health, but nothing can take the place of everyday dental care. In fact, the most powerful tools in the arsenal to prevent tooth decay and gum disease are your own toothbrush and dental floss.   Regular brushing removes bits of food that remain on your teeth

Neuromuscular dentistry is a specialized branch of dentistry that addresses the proper alignment of the jawbone and how it affects the nerves and muscles in the face. Neuromuscular dentistry looks at all the aspects of the teeth, jaw, nerves, and muscles and how they relate to each other. By contrast, general dentistry addresses the health

If you have stained or discolored teeth, teeth whitening can give you back your bright, white smile. Powerful teeth whitening procedures are performed in the dentist’s office, lightening your stained teeth by as many as six or seven shades in a single treatment.   Dr. LeSueur and Dr. Dodaro offer BioLase Laser Bleaching for in-office

While we all wish to have bright, white teeth, many factors can cause discoloration or staining. Many of these factors can be eliminated or prevented, and most can be treated with tooth whitening procedures.   The most common, and most treatable, causes of stained tooth enamel are dietary. Various foods and beverages can stain the

An innovative new technology, CEREC, or Chairside Economical Restorations Esthetic Ceramic, allows you to have a restoration molded and placed in a single visit.   Traditionally, restorations such as crowns and veneers are placed in a two-part process. On the first visit, your teeth are prepared for the restoration and the dentist takes a mold.